Statue of Tintin in Brussels, Bronze comic statue near Brussels Park, Belgium
This bronze monument depicts the comic character and his white dog in journalistic attire, both positioned on a granite base near Brussels Park. The composition shows them standing together in a way that reflects their close partnership throughout their adventures.
The comic series started in 1929 when it appeared in a Belgian newspaper, eventually becoming one of the most read graphic stories worldwide. The monument itself was created in 2018 to celebrate this achievement.
The figure honors Hergé's famous comic series, which established Belgium's strong tradition of graphic storytelling. Visitors can see how deeply rooted this character is in Belgian identity and popular culture.
The statue sits in a central location that is easy to reach on foot while exploring downtown Brussels. The area around it has solid paving and open space, making it comfortable for visitors to stop and take photos.
The inscriptions on the base document how this comic reached millions of readers worldwide and shaped the form of adult graphic storytelling. This makes the monument a place where visitors can trace the global impact of a Belgian creation.
Location: City of Brussels
GPS coordinates: 50.85103,4.36016
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07
Statues of film and cartoon characters stand in dozens of cities worldwide, connecting popular culture with public space. From the bronze figures along Hong Kong's waterfront to the collected sculptures at Leicester Square in London, these works mark the cultural reach of cinema and animation. Some emerged from commercial initiatives, others from local pride in characters connected to the city. Together, they form an unexpected geography of entertainment history. The collection includes well known locations like the bronze boxer statue in Philadelphia and the full scale Gundam in Odaiba, as well as more obscure installations such as the Popeye statue in Alma, Texas, or the Winnie the Pooh figure in White River, Canada. In Brussels and Charleroi, several statues honor Belgian comic strip characters like Gaston Lagaffe, Tintin and Marsupilami. London hosts various representations, including Sherlock Holmes, Paddington Bear and a series of film sculptures around Leicester Square. Other examples range from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens to Mary Poppins in Queensland, Australia. Most of these statues are freely accessible and work well as part of city walks. Some, like the Yoda fountain in the Presidio or the Superman statue in Metropolis, Illinois, specifically draw fans. Others, such as Hachiko in Odate or Charlie Chaplin in Vevey, have become local landmarks. This collection demonstrates how entertainment figures have become permanent fixtures in urban landscapes.
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